A Mutation Is a Change in

question 23

Multiple Choice

A mutation is a change in

• A)homeostasis.
• B)the developmental pattern in an organism.
• C)metabolism.
• D)DNA.
• E)the life cycle of an organism.

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Definitions:

Pentapeptide

A peptide made up of five amino acids linked together by peptide bonds, often involved in biological signaling processes.

Monosaccharide

The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of a single sugar molecule such as glucose or fructose, and serving as a fundamental energy source for living organisms.

Glucose

A simple sugar with the formula C6H12O6 that is an important energy source in living organisms and a component of many carbohydrates.

O-linked Glycosidic Bond

An O-linked glycosidic bond is a type of covalent bond that connects a sugar molecule to another molecule via an oxygen atom.